Asked by Robina Faizizada on Jul 26, 2024

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When 2,3-bisphosphoglycerate (BPG) levels increase, hemoglobin

A) releases less O2 to tissues.
B) releases more CO2 to tissues.
C) releases more O2 to tissues.
D) releases less CO2 to tissues.
E) None of the choices are correct.

2,3-Bisphosphoglycerate (BPG)

A compound in red blood cells that reduces the affinity of hemoglobin for oxygen, thus facilitating oxygen release to tissues.

  • Expound on the underlying physiological principles of the oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve.
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Amirul AnwarJul 30, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
2,3-bisphosphoglycerate (BPG) binds to hemoglobin and decreases its affinity for oxygen, leading to more oxygen being released to tissues.